Research Staff Assistant

• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $41,000-$41,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) at the Yuste Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences, the Research Staff Assistant provides support for all the Lab’s research activities, such as animal colony, supply, equipment, and compliance.  The incumbent will support the lab's research in Neurobiology.

The Yuste Lab's goal is to understand the function of the cortical microcircuit. The cortex constitutes the larger part of the brain in mammals.  In humans is the primary site of mental functions like perception, memory, control of voluntary movements, imagination, language, and music.

This role is subject to grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Assists with molecular biology experiments and preparation: CRISPR, Western Blot, and Culture Prep, and ensures accurate and reliable results.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory health and safety rules and regulations in close collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of equipment to ensure true accuracy.
• Collects and maintains research data and archives.
• Monitors laboratory supplies and ensures prompt ordering.
• Keeps the laboratory clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 months of experience in a research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neurobiology/Science, Biochemistry, or other similar field.
• 12 months of experience in a research environment.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, a fast learner who can work independently under limited supervision.
• Work well in an interactive team environment.

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